American Standard Version
"Asan ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So isa wise reprover upon an obedient ear. "
— Proverbs 25:12, American Standard Version
“As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.”
“As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.”
“Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to the ear of the one who listens.”
“As an earring of gold and a bright pearl, so is he that reproveth the wise, and the obedient ear.”
“Like a nose-ring of gold and an ornament of the best gold, is a wise man who says sharp words to an ear ready to give attention.”
“As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.”
Debate thy cause with thy neighbor himself, And disclose not the secret of another;
Lest he that heareth it revile thee, And thine infamy turn not away.
A word fitly spoken Islikeapples of gold in network of silver.
Asan ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So isa wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, So isa faithful messenger to them that send him; For he refresheth the soul of his masters.
As clouds and wind without rain, So ishe that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely.
By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.